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Floridians head to shelters to brace for Hurricane Irma

Miami hospitals prepare for surge in births during Hurricane Irma

But why is there a surge in births during large storms? Read to know more.

Sep 10, 2017

If you're drinking tap water, you're probably drinking plastic; here's why

Reportedly, over 400 million metric tons of new plastic is made each year and only a small fraction is recycled.

Sep 9, 2017

Antarctica's volcanic caves may host unknown species of animals and plants

With temperature up to 25 degrees Celsius, some of these caves may be ideal for secret life to thrive.

Sep 9, 2017

NASA's Juno spacecraft reveals new mysteries about Jupiter's auroras: 7 things to know

The polar auroras formed on Earth are generated by accelerating electrons, whereas the ones on Jupiter are formed by electrons trapped in its huge magnetic field.

Sep 8, 2017

It's scary how Siri, Alexa, Google Now can be used to hack phones and homes remotely

Hackers don't need to get hold of your phone to access data as they can do it remotely via DolphinAttack.

Sep 8, 2017

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan pitches for state asset sales to bail out banks

Rajan, a former International Monetary Fund economist, had a high-profile three-year term as the head of the RBI, playing a crucial role early in his tenure in stabilising the currency.

Sep 8, 2017

New pen device accurately identifies cancer in 10 seconds

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin (UTA) have invented a ground-breaking pen device which quickly and accurately identifies cancerous tissue during surgery. The tool can provide results in around 10 seconds, more than 150 faster than current technology.

Sep 7, 2017

Mumbai floods: heavy rains lash Indian financial hub causing major disruption

Recurring floods: World's poor pay for West's energy use excesses

Whether it be Houston or Bangladesh, man-made global warming is the obvious reason for the intense water fall. Where the water goes after falling on land depends again on man-made obstructions.

Sep 7, 2017

Is there an alien megastructure really there around Tabby's star? All you need to know

The mysterious Tabby's star is present in the constellation Cygnus located at a distance of around 1,280 light-years away from Earth.

Sep 7, 2017

Flip-flop qubit: Researchers find new way to build quantum computers

This new way to build quantum computers will make large-scale production dramatically cheaper and easier.

Sep 7, 2017

Lakshadweep not an archipelago of 36 islands anymore; Parali I islet disappears: Study

Parali I island in Lakshadweep archipelago has vanished and four other islets are shrinking fast: Study

Sep 7, 2017

In Pictures: Florida gears up for massive storm after Hurricane Irma barrels into Caribbean and Puerto Rico

Irma is said to be the most powerful Atlantic storm in a decade with winds at a speed of 295 km per hour and first hit the dual-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda.

Sep 7, 2017

15 states and District of Columbia sue Trump administration for revoking DACA

The lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of New York and the 15 states suing the Trump administration for revoking DACA are New York, Washington, Hawaii, Delaware, and Illinois among others

Sep 7, 2017

Can Zika virus cure brain cancer? Scientists come up with breakthrough research

The WHO had declared Zika virus to be a public health emergency of international concern in 2016.

Sep 6, 2017

From book launch to bank mergers and demonetisation, here's what Raghuram Rajan said

"In that duty (as RBI governor), you sometimes have to say no to pressures that come down on you," Rajan said.

Sep 6, 2017

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Search Results for: Harvard University

Miami hospitals prepare for surge in births during Hurricane Irma

If you're drinking tap water, you're probably drinking plastic; here's why

Antarctica's volcanic caves may host unknown species of animals and plants

NASA's Juno spacecraft reveals new mysteries about Jupiter's auroras: 7 things to know

It's scary how Siri, Alexa, Google Now can be used to hack phones and homes remotely

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan pitches for state asset sales to bail out banks

New pen device accurately identifies cancer in 10 seconds

Recurring floods: World's poor pay for West's energy use excesses

Is there an alien megastructure really there around Tabby's star? All you need to know

Flip-flop qubit: Researchers find new way to build quantum computers

Lakshadweep not an archipelago of 36 islands anymore; Parali I islet disappears: Study

In Pictures: Florida gears up for massive storm after Hurricane Irma barrels into Caribbean and Puerto Rico

15 states and District of Columbia sue Trump administration for revoking DACA

Can Zika virus cure brain cancer? Scientists come up with breakthrough research

From book launch to bank mergers and demonetisation, here's what Raghuram Rajan said

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]